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Microsoft Project For Dummies

Plan, schedule, track, and optimize projects using Microsoft Project with confidence

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Created by Wiley and Sons, Cynthia Snyder Dionisio

Gain practical skills to plan, schedule, and manage projects using Microsoft Project. Explore how to organize tasks, allocate resources, and track progress with confidence. Learn to handle both traditional and agile project workflows for better project outcomes.

Wiley | May 2026 | 384 min

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LevelBeginner
CategoriesTech Powered Professional, Project Scheduling and Time Management Applications

What You Will Learn

You will start by exploring the basics of project management and the Microsoft Project interface. Step by step, you will create and refine project plans, assign resources, and estimate timelines. As you move forward, you will learn to track progress, manage costs, and adapt to real-world changes using built-in reporting and agile tools.

Key Features

  • Build structured project schedules with tasks, milestones, and dependencies
  • Manage resources, timelines, and costs for more accurate project control
  • Track progress and generate reports to communicate results effectively

Target Audience

Perfect for project managers, team leads, and business professionals new to Microsoft Project. If you have basic computer skills and want to plan and track projects more effectively, you will find clear guidance here. No prior experience with project management software is needed, as core concepts are explained from the ground up.

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